This is the beta sheet domain. It consists of 2 sheets of 5 strands each. Each sheet is composed of mostly antiparallel strands. Number the beta-strands 1-10, starting from the N-terminus (colored blue). The N-terminus is in the green sheet, the C-terminus is in the golden sheet.

Using these numbers, describe the pattern of strands within each sheet by filling in the blanks

7.1. Green sheet:     __ - __ - __ - 1 - 2

7.2. Golden sheet: 10- __ - __ - __ - __

7.3. Which 2 adjacent strands are parallel?

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